cant find resolution for samsung 22'' widescreen

[azad]

i recently bought a samsung 22" widescreen(sync master 2243 nwx). however my xfx 8600 gt card wont give me the proper resolution for my monitor(1680 *1050) on vista. pls help

 

[techtronic]

Please upgrade your drivers to the latest version and check if your problem solves.

 

[moshel]

have u installed the monitor drivers??

 

[azad]

yes, i installed the monitor drivers. also, updated the drivers for the card and the monitor but still the max resolution shows as 1280*1024. any other suggestions?

 

[techtronic]

Which connector are you using to connect the monitor to the onboard video or Graphics card ? ? VGA or DVI ?

 

[azad]

since the graphics card has only two dvi ports , currently use a VGA to DVI adapter to connect to the graphics card. will that make a diff ?

 

[techtronic]

Why are you using a connector when DVI port is available at both the Graphic Card and the Monitor's End.

 

[azad]

Why are you using a connector when DVI port is available at both the Graphic Card and the Monitor's End.

the monitor does not have a dvi port. is the reesolution problem happening cos of the adapter?

 

[techtronic]

Does your graphic card contain a VGA Port ?

 

[azad]

Does your graphic card contain a VGA Port ?

nopes..only two dvi ports

 

[Cool Buddy]

strange, my mobo supports resolutions upto 1600x1200 & your graphics card doesn't support that resolution! must be a problem with the drivers.

 

[Devrath_ND]

Hi Azad i am gonna buy xfx 8600GT and wanted to know whether the vga to dvi connector was provided with it or did you buy it separately

 

[azad]

@ devrath, i got it separately

@ cool buddy, tried the monitor on a diff comp and works fine...guess the problem lies with the adapter(strange as it may sound)! any thoughts, ppl?

 

[Cool Buddy]

right click on the desktop and clic properties. then go to settings tab and click advanced button. click on adapter then click on list all modes. see if the resolution is listed there. (Chances are very low)

 

[indrajit_pande]

I am planning to get a good 22 inch monitor. Samsung 2243NWX is available everywhere in Bangalore. But it doesn't have DVI port!!!. I have a 8800GTS 512MB card with DVI port and am looking for a monitor with this connector. I don't want to use an adaptor as this usually ruins the quality. Dell SP2208WFP looks great. But can anyone suggest any other monitor that may suit. Samsung 2243BW was a choice but not available! Please suggest,